Facelift

A facelift is a surgical procedure that lifts and tightens the deeper tissues of the face and neck to address sagging, jowling, and loss of definition along the jawline. Dr. Scott Sackman performs facelifts at Enhancements Facial Plastic Surgery in Bethlehem Township, PA, drawing on decades of experience as a board certified facial plastic surgeon.

Facelift surgery is best suited for patients who have meaningful sagging that cannot be adequately addressed with non-surgical options. For earlier signs of aging, the Liquid Face Lift uses fillers to restore volume and contour without surgery and may be a better starting point. Dr. Sackman will help you decide which option fits your goals during consultation.

The procedure typically addresses the cheeks, jowls, and upper neck. Many patients combine a facelift with a neck lift, eyelid surgery, or a brow lift in the same operation to achieve a balanced, refreshed result. Surgery is performed in our accredited in-office suite for a more comfortable and cost-effective experience than a hospital setting.

Recovery includes some bruising and swelling that resolves over two to three weeks, with most patients returning to social activities in about three weeks. Final results emerge over several months and can take 7 to 10 years off the appearance, with results that look natural and never "pulled."